Barcelona vs PSG prediction and betting tips on April 16, 2024
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On Tuesday, April 16th, the UEFA Champions League second-leg match between Barcelona and PSG will take place. The first leg ended with a 3-2 victory for the Catalans. Dailysports experts have prepared a prediction for this game, which will kick off at 21:00 Central European Time.
Barcelona
The Catalan side advanced to the UEFA Champions League playoffs from the top spot in their group. However, it was not without challenges. Xavi's team accumulated 12 points in six matches, narrowly surpassing Porto on additional criteria. In the round of 16, Barcelona faced Napoli. The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw, but in the return leg at home, Barça dismantled Napoli 3-1. In terms of current form, Barcelona has secured five victories in their previous five matches.
PSG
The team competed in a highly challenging group in the UEFA Champions League. Alongside Newcastle, Borussia, and Milan, Parisians garnered eight points in six matches, edging out the Italian team on additional criteria. In the round of 16, PSG played against Real Sociedad. Parisians comfortably defeated the Basques in both matches with an aggregate score of 4-1. Regarding their current form, PSG has won thrice, drawn once, and lost once in their last five matches.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- The first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final between PSG and Barcelona ended with a 3-2 victory for the Catalans.
- PSG has remained unbeaten in their last 14 away matches, while Barcelona has a six-match unbeaten streak at home.
- In the last 23 matches, Barcelona has scored at least one goal, while PSG has scored in three consecutive away games.
Barcelona vs PSG Prediction
The playoff match in the UEFA Champions League is incredibly crucial for both teams, as Barcelona and PSG aim to advance to the semi-finals. The first leg was highly dramatic and fruitful. This match may be more defensively oriented and less risky. However, in my opinion, both teams will score three goals in this match. My bet is on the total match goals over 2.5 with odds of 1.44.
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